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Parish churches encouraged to hold a service of commemoration

The Bishop of Norwich has written to clergy to encourage parishes to hold a service of commemoration for the life of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh this coming Friday evening.

Guidance for parishes following the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

The Bishop of Norwich has written a short letter to all parishes commending the Church of England guidance following the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.

On the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

As the nation mourns the death of His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh, Norwich Cathedral and many churches across the Diocese of Norwich are offering spaces for people of all faiths to pay their respects and reflect on the great contribution Prince Philip made to our country.

Great Yarmouth Minster to receive £19,200 from second round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund

Great Yarmouth minster has received a grant of £19,200 from the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help Great Yarmouth’s oldest building recover and reopen.

Bishop Graham’s Easter Day sermon

On Sunday 4 April 2021, Easter Day, the Rt Revd Graham Usher, Bishop of Norwich delivered a live streamed sermon in Norwich Cathedral. Watch it again or read the transcript here.

An Easter Message from the Bishop of Norwich

Writing in the Eastern Daily Press this Easter, Bishop Graham talks of the hope of the Easter message which brings hope, joy, peace and abundant life.

Maundy Money given to recognise invaluable Christian community service

Four local Christians have been recognised by Her Majesty the Queen for their service to their communities.

Norwich church climate activists back Bill

St Francis Church, Heartsease, Norwich, took part in the banner drop and Twitter storm in support of the Climate and Emergency Bill on 26 March.

Information about access to COVID vaccine for undocumented people

Lord Stephen Greenhalgh, Faith Minister has written a letter outlining the process for undocumented people to access the COVID vaccine.

New lease of life for St Mary’s Church, Martham

Easter Day this year will mark a new beginning in more ways than one for St Mary’s Church

Bishop dedicates birch grove to mark lockdown anniversary

In a simple, private ceremony marking the anniversary of the first lockdown, the Rt Revd Graham Usher dedicated a grove of nine Himalayan Birch trees in his garden as a symbol of hope amidst the pandemic.

New arrangements for Chrism Eucharist this year

Bishop Graham has announced how the Chrism Eucharist and blessing and distribution of the holy oils will take place this year in light of the pandemic.